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Food Show PLUS!™

Food Show PLUS! at Super Market Trade Show

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Event Date
February 18—20, 2026
Location
Chiba, Japan
Registration Deadline
Jan 09, 2026
Registration Price
$375

Give Your Trade Show Presence a Competitive Advantage

The Supermarket Trade Show (SMTS) is one of Japan’s leading international trade shows targeting supermarket buyers and food retailers. SMTS attracts over 77,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors.

SMTS gives participants an opportunity to meet leaders from the retail, wholesale, ready meal and foodservice industries, and to find new partnerships, new networks and new trends for helping your business.

Download the Flyer for the Food Show PLUS! at Super Market Trade Show

Meeting Foreign Buyers

Food Show PLUS! Services Provided

  • Invitations: Stand out before the show even starts – qualified buyers will receive invitations including your profile, contact info, product details and booth number.
  • Introductions: Our In-Market Representative will direct or bring buyers to your booth whenever possible.
  • Virtual Consultation with In-Market Representative prior to show: Get the opportunity to receive answers to pre-determined market-specific questions.
  • Welcome Package: Including market briefing
  • Local retail tour, if applicable
  • Lead Qualification: Our In-Market Representative will screen up to 3 buyers you met at the show and provide a report to help you determine if you want to pursue the lead*.
  • On-site show assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative

*Disclaimer: Leads must be submitted within one month after the trade show. Full disclaimer can be found here: Lead Qualification.

Additional Services Available

($75 per selection, no cap on number of services)

  • Dedicated interpreter/assistant at your booth during show hours.
  • A store check report with brand names, packages, sizes, pricing for products similar to yours.
  • Professional translation of marketing material into local language (up to two pages).

Please note: Food Show PLUS! services are available exclusively for suppliers who are exhibiting at the show in the USA pavilion.

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Confectionery & Sweets
  • Processed Foods
  • Convenient Foods
  • Food Ingredients
  • Organic & Natural Products
  • Frozen Products & Meals
  • Frozen Products for Foodservice

Preparation Assistance

Japan Country Profile

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intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

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and research now.

Complimentary Webinars

Take advantage of our educational webinars
providing the latest exporter intelligence for companies regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with foreign buyers and much more.

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Export Essentials Online

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refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

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BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

  • Exhibition fees and set-up charges
  • Equipment and furnishings rental
  • Design, creations, and construction costs for a temporary booth
  • Select travel expenses
  • Advertising
  • And much more!
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